Pregnant women: No teratogenic effect is known. However, harmlessness is not safely established. Monitor neonates for symptoms of ß-blockade.

Nursing mothers: Only small amounts in breast milk. Monitor neonates for symptoms of ß-blockade.

Children: Individual dosage: 1-4 mg/kg/day in 3 to 4 doses. Intravenous emergency therapy same as for adults.

Elderly people: Propranolol frequently has a weaker hypotensive effect in the elderly than in younger subjects.

Renal failure: No dose adjustment necessary.

Liver insufficiency: Bioavailability increases with liver insufficiency: adjust dose!

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